Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Genus Ocypode, these are called Ghost crabs of their ability to disappear from sight almost instantly. Their once Claw is generally larger than the other. I had been to Ullal beach, Mangalore where I spotted these small crabs. Finally, it's a break from posting birds in the previous many posts.
They take in oxygen from the water that washes over their gills, hence they need to get frequently washed by the surf.It was a thrilling experience tracking these crabs and getting larger than life images of them.
All images clicked with a 300mm lens; ISO 200; f/5.4 The setting sun provided the warm red tones.

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I am a person who loves to learn. I enjoy a balance in life, sometimes being a people’s person while at other times, a loner. I need my personal space, where I can just revel in the beauty and bounty of nature. Photography is my passion, especially wildlife photography. It rejuvenates me and is a means to my self-expression. I love reading on different subjects and enjoy traveling. I wish to cover the entire subcontinent, documenting and sharing the wonders that India has to offer.